Product Owner - Mission Software

About Us

STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionizing the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop and manufacture high performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost effective. This provides our operators with a decisive edge in highly contested environments.

We’re focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems—not future promises. In a time of rising threats, STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe—today.

As Product Owner working directly with the Program Lead, you will be the critical link between stakeholders, users, and our agile development teams. You will make an important contribution to delivering state of the art software for our military customers

• Implement and Grow Scrum across the development teams

• Define and communicate the product roadmap in alignment with business and user needs.

• Maintain, prioritize, and refine the product backlog to maximize value delivery.

• Define and communicate acceptance criteria and ensure the quality of delivered increments.

• Collaborate with development teams and the Scrum Master to ensure clarity, feasibility, and alignment on sprint goals.

• Balance short-term delivery needs with long-term strategic objectives, especially under security, certification, and integration constraints.

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a comparable field.

• 5+ years of experience as Product Owner (or comparable role) in complex software projects.

• Solid understanding of Agile principles, specifically Scrum.

• Experience with mission-critical, regulated, or security-sensitive software environments (defense, aerospace, transportation, etc.).

• Strong communicational skills

• Strong experience with stakeholder managment

• Structured, analytical mindset with a focus on delivering value.

• Excellent German and English (written and spoken).

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with military operational concepts and integration requirements.

• Experience with certifications processes and security considerations in defense software.

• Strong technical understanding of APIs, system integration, and complex software landscapes.

If you´re intersted in building the future of European Defence with us, and you see yourself reflected on the description above, please send us your CV in English. We´re looking forward to meeting you!